Tag Archives: Parque Ramon Lopez Velarde

As you might expect, the area around Hospital General is dominated by pharmacies, medical supplies super stores, funeral parlours, flower shops, ambulances, hearses and doctors, nurses and other medical staff clocking on or off.

There was even a preacher, finding his groove – perhaps bringing some solace.

Want a pair of crutches repaired? You’re in the right zone.

In the market for an oxygen machine? Just check the posters on the walls.

Not far away is the ‘Mexican Walk of Rock’ which celebrates 50 years of Mexican Rock ‘n Roll. Check out the gallery for bands and songs. This is the 1996 inclusion from Control Machete.

Undoubtedly, the highlight of the visit was coming across ‘Casa Refugiados‘ (Refugees’ House)

‘Refugees are people like you and I.’

I was welcomed into the ‘little house’ with open arms and spent a good hour there chatting to a variety of people from Mexico, Colombia, France, Guatemala, Bangladesh and Syria, learning about Mexico’s reception of refugees, especially from Central American countries, and finding out about the various programs and activities run by the house.

Check out the photos of two Bangladeshi guys and a Syrian taking some down time with a hookah. Thanks ‘Casa Refugiados.’ I’ll be back.